Category Archives: Betting

Gambling Commission expects English council powers ‘to make it into law’

Ian Angus, Director of Policy at the UK’s Gambling Commission, is confident that the government’s push to give lower authorities more powers around gambling licensing will become law. In a speech at the Institute of Licensing Gambling Conference this week, the senior regular commented on amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill made […]

BETBY expands Asian footprint as it strikes partnership with QTech Games

BETBY has partnered with QTech Games, positioning itself as the exclusive sportsbook provider across the aggregator’s international operator network. The agreement will see the Malta-headquartered business integrate its full sportsbook solution into QTech’s platform. It will give partner operators access to a comprehensive offering that includes more than 500,000 monthly events, AI-driven trading tools, and […]

GR8 Tech looks to ‘break barriers’ around crypto betting

Betting technology company GR8 Tech views the World Cup as an ideal opportunity for betting companies to connect with crypto enthusiasts. The Ukraine-founded, Cyprus-based company has launched a series of upgrades to its platform to make crypto more accessible and commercially effective for major sports events. This includes changes to fiat-to-crypto onboarding, on-chain intelligence and […]

DATA.BET joins predictions as firm notes sector’s momentum

Cyprus-based technology company DATA.BET has become the latest B2B company to enter the prediction markets sector, a burgeoning yet controversial industry. The company’s new product, Prediction Markets, does what it says on the tin, so to speak – the platform expands the range of markets the firm’s clients can offer bets on. Similar to the […]

evoke: more efficient William HIll estate a step to profitability

William Hill parent firm evoke’s full year financials paint a mixed picture for a company in search of a buyer. To some observers, the timing of evoke’s FY25 results may seem a little off. At the same time the LSE-listed gambling company publishes its full year accounts for 2025, many of its contemporaries are already […]

John Cook: Stop Selling Products. Start Selling Expertise.

SBC Media‘s Commercial Director, John Cook, writes for SBC News as he dispels the myth that ‘products’ are what set you apart from the crowd. Instead, he explores why ‘expertise’ has become the core differentiator between market leaders and the wider industry. In the iGaming industry, we’re constantly talking about the ‘next big thing’ when […]

Isle of Man Gambling Legislation Bill now one step closer to coming into force

The Isle of Man has taken a major step in modernising its gambling framework, as the Gambling Legislation (Amendment) Bill completed its passage through the Tynwald following approval of final amendments. The Bill, which now awaits Royal Assent, represents a substantial update to the island’s regulatory regime. It aims to strengthen oversight, enhance compliance standards […]